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Economic stimulus | What to look for in proposed tax breaks COMMENTARY The middle class is suffering and can really use the tax breaks Obama has in mind for them, writes Martin Lobel. But the press needs to look carefully at legislation with an eye toward whether it will stimulate the economy or just increase the subsidies to the rich and powerful. 
Self-censorship at work? | Criticizing Israel is not an anti-Semitic act COMMENTARY| January 05, 2009 Why is finding fault with Israel seemingly off-limits in so much of the mainstream American media?
| The world focuses on Gaza COMMENTARY The overseas press: The No. 1 international story last week was Israeli bombardment of Gaza. Much of the overseas press is critical of Israel for the aerial barrage, but some put the blame on Hamas.
The overseas press | A Detroit collapse is seen doing damage globally COMMENTARY Japan, Germany, India could be hard hit if American automakers are allowed to go under. (The overseas press.)
Spinning scandal | Networks should replace Pentagon cheerleaders with independent military analysts COMMENTARY Even without special Pentagon briefings and corrupting financial relationships, former top military brass simply are too conflicted to be relied upon for tough-minded analysis, writes a former Air Force officer.
‘Give something of value’ | Of course we'll have newspapers. But will there be any news in them? COMMENTARY James O’Shea, ex-editor of the LA Times, sees pandering to readers as a current danger and says newspapers aren’t going to solve their problems by lay-offs or closing bureaus. Journalists need to persuade people that we “once again are a public trust,” he writes.
Room for Obama to maneuver | The overseas press and the U.S.-Iraqi security pact COMMENTARY Some see agreement for U.S. troop withdrawal by 2012 as win-win; others are skeptical. Al Jazeera interviews find Iraqis holding nuanced views.
Inauguration thoughts | It's time for a Wiki White House COMMENTARY The next White House Web site should tell us a lot about whether Obama believes what he has said about bringing transparency and accountability to the government.
Invisible problems | The election nobody covered COMMENTARY Yale Law Professor Heather Gerkin, who was part of Barack Obama's 'election protection team,' writes that, contrary to media reports, precincts across the country fell apart as wave after wave of voters crashed down upon them. But reporters won't bother to investigate -- let alone report on -- problems that don't affect the outcome.
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